Chapter 161

Liam frantically patted my back. "What's wrong? Did my good looks make you cry?" I knew he was trying to cheer me up. I took a tissue to wipe my tears and gathered myself for a few moments before I spoke, "I rented an apartment. I want to take Grandma there for the New Year." "That's all?" Liam visibly relaxed and let out a sigh of relief. "We'll take her home for the New Year. Now stop crying." Liam handed me another napkin. "You're making me feel guilty. Someone might think I bullied you." I nodded and took the napkin from him. "I won't cry anymore." Liam and I exchanged looks for a moment before he sighed again. "What do you want to eat for lunch? I'll buy it." I shook my head and glanced back at Grandma. Then, I felt the familiar sting of tears well up again. "What do you want to eat?" I took a deep breath and clutched Grandma's hand. "Beer-steamed clams." "That's it?" Liam scratched his head. "I was going to go all the way to Burnout Brews to get you some food, and all y